Prescott International Airport - Ernest A. Love Field

KPRC / PRC

Prescott, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
KPRC 152325Z 1600/1624 21008G16KT P6SM FEW080 FM160200 19006KT P6SM SKC FM161400 VRB06KT P6SM SKC FM161900 24008G18KT P6SM SCT060

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
02:00Z
+-1h
Tue
03:00Z
+0h
Tue
04:00Z
+1h
Tue
05:00Z
+2h
Tue
06:00Z
+3h
Tue
07:00Z
+4h
Tue
08:00Z
+5h
Tue
09:00Z
+6h
Tue
10:00Z
+7h
Tue
11:00Z
+8h
Tue
12:00Z
+9h
Tue
13:00Z
+10h
Tue
14:00Z
+11h
Tue
15:00Z
+12h
Tue
16:00Z
+13h
Tue
17:00Z
+14h
Tue
18:00Z
+15h
Tue
19:00Z
+16h
Tue
20:00Z
+17h
Tue
21:00Z
+18h
Tue
22:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
Wind Speed
8kt
G16kt
8kt
G16kt
8kt
G16kt
8kt
G16kt
8kt
G16kt
8kt
G16kt
8kt
G16kt
8kt
G16kt
8kt
G16kt
8kt
G16kt
8kt
G16kt
8kt
G16kt
6kt
G16kt
6kt
G16kt
6kt
G16kt
6kt
G16kt
6kt
G16kt
8kt
G18kt
8kt
G18kt
8kt
G18kt
8kt
G18kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW080
FEW080
FEW080
FEW080
FEW080
FEW080
FEW080
FEW080
FEW080
FEW080
FEW080
FEW080
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
SCT060
SCT060
SCT060
SCT060
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
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Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:53
🌙
Night
🌅 05:53
🌙
Night
🌅 05:53
☀️
Day
🌅 05:53
☀️
Day
🌅 05:53
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:06
☀️
Day
🌇 18:06
☀️
Day
🌇 18:06
🌙
Night
🌇 18:06
🌙
Night
🌇 18:06
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
Flight Rules
VFR: Visual Flight Rules
MVFR: Marginal VFR
IFR: Instrument Flight Rules
LIFR: Low IFR
Ceiling Colors
Red: < 500ft
Amber: 500-1000ft
Blue: 1000-3000ft
Green: > 3000ft
⛈️ TCU: Towering Cumulus
🌩️ CB: Cumulonimbus
+Nh: Hours from now%: Probability of occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
210° at 8 kt
Gusts: 16 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 8kt. Gusts up to 16kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM160200 2025-10-16 02:00:00 - 2025-10-16 08:00:00
VFR
Wind
190° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (190°) at 6kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM161400 2025-09-16 14:00:00 - 2025-09-16 20:00:00
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 6kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM161900 2025-09-16 19:00:00 - 2025-09-17 01:00:00
VFR
Wind
240° at 8 kt
Gusts: 18 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 8kt. Gusts up to 18kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

📚 Understanding TAF Forecasts

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) provides detailed weather forecasts specifically for aviation operations. Our system translates complex meteorological codes into plain English to help pilots of all experience levels understand forecasted conditions.

What TAF Includes:

  • • Wind direction, speed, and gusts
  • • Visibility in statute miles or kilometers
  • • Weather phenomena (rain, snow, fog, thunderstorms)
  • • Cloud coverage types and altitudes
  • • Forecast changes with timing
  • • Flight rules categories (VFR/IFR)

Change Indicators Explained:

  • BASE - Main forecast conditions
  • FM - Permanent change from specific time
  • BECMG - Gradual change over 2-4 hours
  • TEMPO - Temporary changes (less than 1 hour)
  • PROB30/40 - 30% or 40% probability

🛩️ Flight Rules Categories

VFR

Visual Flight Rules

  • • Ceiling ≥ 3000 ft
  • • Visibility ≥ 5 miles
  • • Good for visual flying

MVFR

Marginal VFR

  • • Ceiling 1000-3000 ft
  • • Visibility 3-5 miles
  • • Caution for VFR

IFR

Instrument Flight Rules

  • • Ceiling 500-1000 ft
  • • Visibility 1-3 miles
  • • Instruments required

LIFR

Low IFR

  • • Ceiling < 500 ft
  • • Visibility < 1 mile
  • • Challenging conditions

💡 TAF Reading Tips

For Student Pilots:

  • • Focus on the plain English explanations above
  • • Pay attention to flight rules categories
  • • Look for wind direction relative to runway headings
  • • Check for temporary conditions (TEMPO)

For Experienced Pilots:

  • • Cross-reference with raw TAF for precise timing
  • • Consider probability forecasts for alternate planning
  • • Monitor BECMG periods for gradual changes
  • • Always check current METAR vs TAF forecast

Important: TAF forecasts should always be supplemented with current METAR observations, PIREPs, and other weather information for complete situational awareness. Weather can change rapidly, and forecasts have inherent limitations.